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Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,855

Ford Focus Titanium   
Difference: $4,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620202020
ModelFocusMalibuMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,225 $26,670 $33,370
Cold Weather Package 195    
Technology Package 795    
Navigation system 795    
Cargo net 75 65 65
Sunroof 895    
Driver Confidence Package   1,195 1,195
Convenience and Technology Package   895  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
All-weather floor mats   140 140
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Cold Weather Package 185    
Technology Package 755    
Navigation system 755    
Cargo net 71 59 59
Sunroof 850    
Driver Confidence Package   1,087 1,087
Convenience and Technology Package   814  
Panoramic sunroof   1,047  
All-weather floor mats   127 127
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 2,755 3,445 3,670
Options (change) 2,616 3,134 3,339
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $26,855 $31,040 $37,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Focus Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,914
Model Year201620202020
ModelFocusMalibuMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4160hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM5CVT-7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$26,855$31,040$37,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-4,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,855$29,740$33,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,710

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Features Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620202020
ModelFocusMalibuMalibu
TrimTitaniumLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,250$5,550$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-170-507

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Focus vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162020
ModelFocusMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.4 in
Length178.5 in194.2 in
Width71.8 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,908 lb.3,127 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested82546%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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